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I'm inclined to think that I'd prefer a Surface Pro 4 except for two clear advantages for the Acer Switch Alpha 12. First, it has USB Type-C which is clearly the emerging connector standard. And, secondly, price. For a similarly specified (processor,...

The Acer Switch Alpha 12 is a good value, offering top speed in its price range, a crisp display, and useful extras. There are some minor design caveats, but this Windows tablet can help you be productive without breaking the...

When it comes to Windows tablets, OEMs are following Microsoft's lead. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 , for example, is unapologetically a ThinkPad take on the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 . Acer's specialty is value, so it makes sense that its Windows 10 tablet...

BenchmarksWe're really impressed at the power and value Acer offers with the Switch Alpha 12. Yes, like other competitors, it's a Surface Pro 4 clone, but that's not a bad thing: Microsoft created the Surface line to inspire and spur manufacturers to...

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As a full laptop-replacement the Acer Switch Alpha 12 ticks many of the right boxes. The integrated stand is solid, the silent operation from the LiquidLoop cooling system is an obvious benefit, there's as much power on hand as a Microsoft Surface...

In review: Acer Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-70EQ. Test model provided by Acer GermanyWhat makes the premium model of the Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-70EQ attractive? 1300 Euros (~$1429) is not a bargain. It is not the performance of the Core i7,...

With the challenges of modern workplaces being what they are, it's hard to imagine a better solution than this. The laptops of the future is one where the nuances of design – not greater technical prowess – enable more productivity and the the Acer's...

Problems aside, the performance you get with the Acer Switch Alpha 12 at just $US800 ($1,065) is surprisingly impressive. But like most hybrids, it's not for everyone. For the passionate laptop fan the thinner Samsung 9 is better — if devoid of...

When Microsoft first announced its Surface lineup of 2-in-1 detachables back in 2012, most people were not sure how to greet the company's new device.On the one hand, it seemed like the Redmond-based company wanted to displace its manufacturing...

Parents are gearing up for back to school and for many of us, that means having to invest in a computer as well as new clothes, shoes, and backpacks One of the hot categories right now is 2-in-1 laptops which give you both a Windows laptop and a tablet...

All images: Darren Orf/Gizmodo It's a lot to ask a machine to be both a laptop and a tablet, but Acer comes damn close to nailing it with its new Switch Alpha 12. To make it work, Acer had to get weird with design....

The performance and form factor of this device puts it in a category of its own and on par with Microsoft's premium Surface Pro 4. In terms of design and build quality, the 2-in-1 device is just flawless – rigid and premium construction with easy to...

Acer promised us a tablet with laptop-class performance and a fanless design… and the company delivered on that promise. I've spent the last two weeks testing the Acer Switch Alpha 12, and I really did find myself using it as a notebook replacement...